Skil-Care Wipe Clean Heel-Float

Features

• Skil-Care Wipe Clean Heel-Float prevents plantar flexion
• Water-based gel insert lowers pressure beneath ankle
• Suspends heel over air cavity to eliminate pressure
• Low-Shear II cover reduces skin-damaging
• Wipe-clean and reusable
• E-Z release Velcro straps
• Wipe clean with a spray and wipe cleanser

More Information

• Application:
  - Wipe-Clean Heel-Float has adaptable VelcroR straps that permit this device to be secured with one strap at the ankle and one at the in step, or with both straps at the ankle.
  - The ankle-instep option should be used if your patients foot moves rearward in the Heel-Float.
  Ankle/Instep
  - Place patients foot inside the Heel-Float. Make certain theat the heel is suspended directly over the air cavity
  - Move the Velcro strap attached to the webbing strip toward the toes.
  - Thread the Velcro strap through the web loop near the toes and secure the closure.
  - Thread the ankle strap through the web loop near the ankle and secure closure.
  - VelcroR closures should snug but not tight.
  Ankle Only
  - Place patients foot inside the Heel-Float. Make certain that the heel is suspended over the air cavity.
  - Move the Velcro strap attached to the webbing strip toward the ankle.
  Thread both Velcro straps through the web loops on the opposite side of the Heel-Float and secure closures.
  - Velcro closure should be snug but not tight.
• Gel-Pack:
  - The water-based gel pack may be used for hot/cold therapy.
  - For heat therapy, warrm the gel in water to desired temperature. Do not microwave.
  - For cold therapy, cool the gel pack by placing it in a refrigerator. Do not freeze.
  - The gel pack is easily removed by opening the flap at the back of the HeelFloat.
• Important
  - Remove the Heel-Float every 8 to 12 hours (or according to your facilitys protocol) and check patients skin for ischemia or discoloration.
• Easy Care:
  - The Wipe-Clean Heel-Float may be cleaned with a spray and wipe cleanser. If disinfected, avoid using chlorine (bleach) chemical. Do not launder.